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Our Law Shield members who have been following the Department of Justice’s efforts to fight releasing any Fast and Furious materials will be glad to hear of an impending deadline DOJ is supposed to meet. Judicial Watch announced on September 25 that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that by October... [Read More]

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Police Captain Cris Andersen explains what happens in the booking process and shares an important tip about about access to your cell phone.

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Many Law Shield members not only own handguns, but they also enjoy plinking rifles like the Ruger 10/22. Now in production for 50 years, the Ruger 10/22 has become America’s favorite .22 rifle, and the company is celebrating that milestone with a $329 Collector’s Series 10/22 Carbine Rifle — of which only 25,000 will be... [Read More]

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Law Shield members who like to own unusual handguns should know that Kahr Arms is offering special editions of its most popular 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP pistols offered with Cerakote’s new “Burnt Bronze” finish slides and black appointments on the frames. The special-edition items are offered in a partnership with United Sporting Companies.... [Read More]

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For the second year, Guns & Ammo magazine has put together an assessment of states that the publication’s staffers deem are the Best States for Concealed Carry. Law Shield members might like to compare their state to the winners. According to the magazine, “Things are good and looking even better for Americans who exercise their... [Read More]

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Law Shield members who want a better understanding of how silencers actually work, how effective the devices are in reducing sound output of firearms, and which states have the most silencer owners should check out an animated infographic from manufacturer SilencerCo. (Link below) Facts About Silencers The top panel of the infographic shows how cartridge... [Read More]

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On Sept. 20, Reps. Diane Black (R-TN-06) and Ted Poe (R-TX-02) introduced the FIREARM (Freedom From Intrusive Regulatory Enforcement of Arbitrary Registration Mandates) Act, legislation to prohibit the federal government from requiring race or ethnicity to be disclosed in connection with the purchase of a firearm. “This requirement by the ATF is highly intrusive and... [Read More]

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Law Shield members who shoot the 9mm Luger cartridge and those who carry wheelguns may be interested in a new Ruger product, the $599 9mm LCR, the newest variation of the Lightweight Compact Revolver (LCR). “Since its introduction in 2009, the LCR has become extremely popular with conceal carry customers seeking the simplicity of a... [Read More]

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Our Law Shield members may be interested to hear about EAA Corp’s Pavona D’Wedge Purse Insert, which turns ordinary handbags into concealed-carry systems. As always, we don’t endorse products, but we do like to let members know about interesting products when we find them. With hundreds of concealed-carry handbags hitting today’s market, EAA Corp designed... [Read More]

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Law Shield members who dig SIGs may be interested to know that SIG Sauer, Inc. has imported a limited number of the Swiss Arms SG 553 pistols to the U.S. market. As always, Law Shield doesn’t endorse products, but we do like to let members know about interesting products or services when we find them.... [Read More]

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Law Shield members who have been considering adding a laser to their self-defense firearms should know that for a limited time, anyone purchasing a Crimson Trace Rail Master or Rail Master Pro will receive a free Blackhawk! Laser Holster, a $25 value. This special Blackhawk! Laser Holster online-only offer ends November 1, 2014, or while... [Read More]

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Law Shield concealed carriers who are on the lookout for a new holster should know that IDFholsters.com is offering Front Line’s Kydex New Generation (KNG) Holsters at 20% off. Front Line’s KNG holsters use multi-layer Kydex inner layers molded to the shape of the pistol and a wearproof velvet texture that protects the finish of... [Read More]

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